Hemdat Hadarom: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Hemdat Hadarom is a MASA-affiliated Torah study and academic program at Hemdat Hadarom College in Netivot, a city in southern Israel with deep roots in the Sephardic Jewish tradition and the mystical heritage of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, the revered Baba Sali. Hemdat Hadarom combines serious Talmud and halacha study with academic coursework toward recognized degrees in Jewish thought and Jewish education, creating an immersive Torah learning environment for young Jewish adults who want to deepen their religious knowledge within a structured Israeli academic framework.
Program Highlights
- ✓Hemdat Hadarom College is rooted in the Sephardic Jewish tradition of Netivot — city of the venerated Baba Sali
- ✓Combines serious Talmud and halacha study with degree-granting academic Jewish studies programs
- ✓Programs recognized by the Israeli Council for Higher Education
- ✓Located in Netivot in the Negev — an authentic southern Israeli Jewish community off the tourist trail
- ✓MASA grant eligibility — participants can receive $1,000–$4,500 toward program costs
- ✓Torah-and-academia integration — rigorous Jewish learning within a recognized accredited framework
What's Included
- ✓Torah study and academic Jewish studies coursework at Hemdat Hadarom College
- ✓Student housing near the campus in Netivot
- ✓Student ID and campus facility access
- ✓Shabbat and holiday programming integrated throughout the academic year
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Israel excursions and Negev cultural programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Hemdat Hadarom
“Hemdat Hadarom gave me the depth of learning I was looking for — Talmud and halacha with academic rigor, in a Sephardic environment that felt spiritually rich and intellectually serious. Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan covered the year, and my parents were grateful they'd planned ahead.”
“I came to Hemdat Hadarom for serious Torah learning and found a community that combined scholarship and warmth. The Negev location gave the year a character of its own — far from the tourist trail, deep in authentic Israeli life. Israel Prepaid made it financially accessible.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Hemdat Hadarom
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Hemdat Hadarom. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $89/mo | $35,976 |
| Age 3 | $105/mo | $32,392 |
| Age 5 | $119/mo | $30,044 |
| Age 8 | $151/mo | $26,584 |
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